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�RESOLUTION OF HALIFAX RELIEF COMMITTEE, DECEMBER 27TH, 1917. [LINE]

In view of the noble manner in which, in the first place, the American Red Cross appreciated the grave character of the Halifax disaster of 6th December, 1917, and the remarkable promptness and efficiency, in the second place, with which it despatched workers and supplies to Halifax, and Executive of the Halifax Relief Committee, on its own behalf and on behalf of all the people of the stricken city desires to place on the records of it's proceedings a grateful expression of heartfelt thanks. This acknowledgement is tendered first to W. Frank Persons, Director General of American Red Cross Civilian Relief, Washington, who instantly set in motion the activities, which, by 10 p.m. on the evening of the disaster had despatched from Boston a special train with supplies and six expert workers on it's errand of mercy to Halifax. These workers were Mr. John F. Moore, Chairman Civilian Relief Committee of Boston, in charge, who during his stay gave most valuable assistance and advice to the Committee. Miss K. MacMahon, New England Directress of Case Work, who is still with us and whose kindness and services can never be forgotten. Miss Marion Howe, Mr. C. C. Carstens, Mr. Wm. Pare and Mr. Prentice Murphy, all expert social workers, were also of this party - and rendered invaluable services.

In this place it is proper to state that every possible assistance and direction was given to the outfitting and despatch of these first relief workers by Mrs. Wm. H. Lothrop, Boston, Directress General, New England Division Civilian Relief American Red Cross.

At a later date Mr. Christian Lants of Salem came